Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual: Safety precautions when working on ignition system
| Risk of injury due to electric shock |
| The ignition system is under high-voltage when the engine is
running. Touching the ignition system may result in an electric shock. |
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Do not touch or disconnect ignition cables when the engine is
running or being turned at starter speed. |
| Risk of damage to components |
| If the engine is washed while running and if electric cables are
connected or disconnected, components may become damaged. |
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Switch off the ignition before connecting or disconnecting electric
cables. |
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Also, switch off the ignition before washing the engine. |
Risk of scalding due to hot coolant
The cooling system is under pressure when the engine is hot. Hot
steam/hot coolant can escape - risk of scalding.
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Other materials:
Overview of fitting locations - auxiliary heater components, Golf Variant
1 -
Auxiliary heater aerial -R182-
For vehicles with auxiliary heater and remote control.
Removing and installing auxiliary heater aerial -R182-
→ Communication; Rep. gr.91.
2 -
Ambient temper ...
Removing and installing high-level brake light, Golf
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Plastic wedge -T10039/1-
Removing:
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Switch off ignition and all electrical loads, and pull out
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Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
→ Making you and your vehicle safe
→ First aid kit, warning triangle and fire extinguisher
Additional information and warnings:
Braking, stopping and parking
Manual opening and closing
Vehicle toolkit ...
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Safety precautions when working on cooling system